Downstage is a
theater term. To be "downstage" is to be near the front of the stage, facing the
audience. The opposite of this is to be
upstage, which is to be near the back of the stage; by the back wall. This is a term that
cast and
crew use to refer to placement of
scenery or
actors.
A diagram of a theater from the side:
| <- Back wall of the theater
Downstage Upstage|
| | |
**. .----..---.|
*.. ___________|
***,___|
'---------'
'Audience